tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36351437502968007292019-03-16T01:34:01.251-07:00M is for MinimalistDocumenting my home renovation at www.misforminimalist.com.M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-15519803806403813722018-02-14T08:00:00.000-08:002018-02-14T08:00:41.470-08:00MONEY SAVING TIP :: PLANTER SAUCER<a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SE37ok5hL98/WoN0Bsz10oI/AAAAAAAAQjs/STAWxD23qncgeaIQFzVww-TDwflzOf8LgCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/planter.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-SE37ok5hL98/WoN0Bsz10oI/AAAAAAAAQjs/STAWxD23qncgeaIQFzVww-TDwflzOf8LgCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/planter.jpg" /></a><br /><br /><div style="text-align: justify;">Don't you hate it when you're watering your plants, forget that there are holes on the bottom of the pot, and realize there's now a giant pool of water trickling from underneath?&nbsp; This not only dirties up the bottom of the planter, or chance ruining your hardwood floors with a pool of water, but it's also bad for the plant.&nbsp; Having a plant sit in water will cause the roots to rot (aka your plants will die).</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">While replanting this snake plant, I had a small genius moment.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Instead of buying a new saucer, why not put to good use an existing household item that would've otherwise been collecting dust in your cabinets (i.e. a chipped plate, wide bowl or a large pie tin)?</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">I placed the snake plant in a plastic pot that came with holes on the bottom.&nbsp; I added a plate to the bottom of the white planter.&nbsp; Then, add the plant on top.&nbsp; To finish off the look, I added some moss filler on top to cover the dirt.&nbsp; This also helps hide the pot from peaking out of the planter.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;">This tip is especially helpful when your potted plants are nested in woven baskets where water will leak out of the bottom of the basket.</div>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-25934046231318732462018-02-13T10:39:00.000-08:002018-02-13T10:39:39.495-08:00BOHO PILLOWS UNDER $50<br><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--384efMRbRI/WoMwa-K50ZI/AAAAAAAAQiQ/Gb_Mth2nRTctOqghO2vs0jaAc0nsqdSnQCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/pillows.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/--384efMRbRI/WoMwa-K50ZI/AAAAAAAAQiQ/Gb_Mth2nRTctOqghO2vs0jaAc0nsqdSnQCK4BGAYYCw/s1600/pillows.jpg"></a><br><br><br>Throw pillows have always been a sore subject between my husband and me. Anyone else out there have the same problem? If I could have it my way, I&#39;d load up on pillows everywhere. With the switch of a different colors, sizes and texture, they complete the look of the sofa or bed.<br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2018/02/boho-pillows-under-50.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-6562082469597225162018-02-08T16:43:00.001-08:002018-02-08T17:47:37.259-08:00BULKY ITEM DECLUTTERING<br><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UPyJk976NdI/Wnzn2CzQ5bI/AAAAAAAAQVg/-ljd6uxvXpQK4T3-kFJtvRG4bHba2jAgACK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Living%2BRoom%2B-%2BCurrent.jpg" imageanchor="1"><img border="0" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-UPyJk976NdI/Wnzn2CzQ5bI/AAAAAAAAQVg/-ljd6uxvXpQK4T3-kFJtvRG4bHba2jAgACK4BGAYYCw/s1600/Living%2BRoom%2B-%2BCurrent.jpg"></a><br><br><br>We&#39;re checking off another decluttering goal for this year and it feels SO GOOD. This made my week. No, take that back. It made my <i>month. </i><br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2018/02/bulky-item-decluttering.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-39562653724200770922018-01-19T07:48:00.004-08:002018-01-19T07:51:23.085-08:0087 UNIQUE STORAGE SOLUTIONS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zYkBqPgkoyE/WmISQEuyb3I/AAAAAAAAPg0/GrztHdPDLoA-UMRs9qggO1B2-4TM-GqAACLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="529" data-original-width="705" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zYkBqPgkoyE/WmISQEuyb3I/AAAAAAAAPg0/GrztHdPDLoA-UMRs9qggO1B2-4TM-GqAACLcBGAs/s1600/Master%2BBedroom%2B1.jpg"></a></div><br><br>January is all about freshening up the home and getting organized. It&#39;s a good time to store away the <a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/12/storing-holiday-decorations.html" target="_blank">holiday decorations</a>, do a thorough wipe-down (using <a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/05/zero-waste-home-cleaning.html" target="_blank">zero waste cleaning products</a>), and <a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/04/NoBrainerCleaningGuide.html" target="_blank">purge</a> any non-essentials.<br><br>I always found that the fun begins soon-after by organizing with beautiful yet functional displays. With everything looking pretty, it&#39;s easy to keep up things orderly the rest of the year.<br><br>Here are 87 unique storage solutions to help you keep organized, room by room.<br><br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2018/01/87-unique-storage-solutions.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-11819328079209547252018-01-05T08:00:00.000-08:002018-01-05T08:31:01.770-08:00PLANT LOVE<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WMMyd9jvn2A/Wk-brrDs8qI/AAAAAAAAPBE/uqCjU8PNYbsLi-d9RCE3OHjCuxr2S6R-gCLcBGAs/s1600/plant%2B3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="710" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WMMyd9jvn2A/Wk-brrDs8qI/AAAAAAAAPBE/uqCjU8PNYbsLi-d9RCE3OHjCuxr2S6R-gCLcBGAs/s1600/plant%2B3.jpg"></a></div><br><br><div style="text-align: justify;">Plants make me happy. I have plants in almost every room in the house. A little excessive? Probably, but there&#39;s a good reason for that.<br></div><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2018/01/plant-love.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-88367377124744622552018-01-03T09:00:00.000-08:002018-01-03T09:14:01.130-08:00HOW TO END JUNK MAIL FOREVER<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FdWpk7ihsj8/Wk0PN8vpQGI/AAAAAAAAO-A/luBveUkDFnojsDHMA3HrkttRzS3-W65BgCLcBGAs/s1600/Mail%2B1.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="536" data-original-width="710" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-FdWpk7ihsj8/Wk0PN8vpQGI/AAAAAAAAO-A/luBveUkDFnojsDHMA3HrkttRzS3-W65BgCLcBGAs/s1600/Mail%2B1.JPG"></a></div><br><br>One of the easiest ways to stop clutter from entering your home is to refuse junk mail. The weekly coupon mailers, sweepstakes scams, AARP membership sign-ups (when you&#39;re only 35), and countless credit card applications can really add up to a lot of unnecessary waste. The average American household receives 848 pieces of junk mail per household, equal to 1.5 trees every year. That&#39;s a lot of junk and not to mention, the number of trips to the dumpster.<br><br>While you can wait for the junk mail to pile up on the kitchen counter before deciding to throw it into the recycling bin, just say &quot;no&quot; by eliminating the clutter before it begins.<br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2018/01/end-junk-mail.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-68366579700437980832018-01-01T08:00:00.000-08:002018-01-01T09:24:47.574-08:00JANUARY DETOX<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ng9fkTh7ymQ/Wkn2QsWNduI/AAAAAAAAOrI/6lrwBtr-cHYX8wA_9VeGB99H1LlpdreiACLcBGAs/s1600/Family%2BRoom%2B1%2B-%2BProgress.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="533" data-original-width="710" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ng9fkTh7ymQ/Wkn2QsWNduI/AAAAAAAAOrI/6lrwBtr-cHYX8wA_9VeGB99H1LlpdreiACLcBGAs/s1600/Family%2BRoom%2B1%2B-%2BProgress.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br><br>Happy 2018! There&#39;s nothing like starting off the new year with a new perspective. That means creating a cleaner, more organized and peaceful home.<br><br>Speaking of new perspectives, <br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2018/01/january-detox.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-49662499750870237552018-01-01T00:08:00.003-08:002018-01-01T08:45:19.627-08:00DIY INSPIRATION :: BRANCH ON CANVAS<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQwM7_6Rsno/WknraBWR7vI/AAAAAAAAOqg/mJGgfjVpewQKD2M89-S5GwhhLFPmyPI3gCLcBGAs/s1600/Branch%2BOn%2BCanvas%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="936" data-original-width="702" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-iQwM7_6Rsno/WknraBWR7vI/AAAAAAAAOqg/mJGgfjVpewQKD2M89-S5GwhhLFPmyPI3gCLcBGAs/s1600/Branch%2BOn%2BCanvas%2B1.jpg"></a></div><br><br>I hope everyone is enjoying their long weekend after the holiday craze. I wanted to quickly share a DIY inspiration that I spotted at my new hair salon. I enjoy mixing clean, modern furniture with rustic accessories that have a natural element to them. Beachy resort vibes? Yes please.<br><br>Always looking for a new DIY project, this floral art piece stopped me at my tracks. <br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2018/01/diy-inspiration-branch-on-canvas.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-17505504708216978032017-12-28T08:00:00.003-08:002017-12-28T08:03:36.261-08:00STORING HOLIDAY DECORATIONS<br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hE4tSPy6fNY/WkUUn1MMcyI/AAAAAAAAOO4/hSOX9KVUQaUmgHq7MoqN8zFktgKUD_2wQCLcBGAs/s1600/stylizimoxmas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="846" data-original-width="564" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-hE4tSPy6fNY/WkUUn1MMcyI/AAAAAAAAOO4/hSOX9KVUQaUmgHq7MoqN8zFktgKUD_2wQCLcBGAs/s1600/stylizimoxmas.jpg"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i><a href="https://stylizimoblog.com/" target="_blank">via</a></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br><br>Holiday decorating can be fun but putting them away can become stressful. To help you get it done faster so you can enjoy more time sipping hot cocoa next to the fireplace, here are a few organizational tips.<br><br><br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/12/storing-holiday-decorations.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-73341645231977932492017-11-29T08:42:00.001-08:002017-11-29T08:55:58.163-08:00CALLING ALL MINIMALISTS :: WHICH TYPE ARE YOU?<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cIYoUNz4E7I/Wh5uqEaFk3I/AAAAAAAANXA/CqkQ9O5-7xAKqhYWWx22vaqH8iW5PfbNQCLcBGAs/s1600/Living%2BRoom%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="474" data-original-width="710" src="https://3.bp.blogspot.com/-cIYoUNz4E7I/Wh5uqEaFk3I/AAAAAAAANXA/CqkQ9O5-7xAKqhYWWx22vaqH8iW5PfbNQCLcBGAs/s1600/Living%2BRoom%2B2.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br>The minimalism movement has grown in the last few years, as Marie Kondo and the likes have sparked an international trend to only keep what you really love. I&#39;m a firm believer of <a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/04/NoBrainerCleaningGuide.html">decluttering </a>and being mindful of the things we bring into the house. <br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/11/minimalisttypes.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-55318884387313523542017-11-22T03:00:00.000-08:002017-11-28T23:47:53.868-08:00OUR ENTRYWAY<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E0s71dzVTCE/Wh5ibFf-x6I/AAAAAAAANWw/duDYlQYyvgQHBkUz3sMbnHOc-3jJVwVWgCLcBGAs/s1600/Foyer%2B1%2B-%2BMisforMinimalist.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="710" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-E0s71dzVTCE/Wh5ibFf-x6I/AAAAAAAANWw/duDYlQYyvgQHBkUz3sMbnHOc-3jJVwVWgCLcBGAs/s1600/Foyer%2B1%2B-%2BMisforMinimalist.jpeg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br></div><div>First impressions are so important. And that&#39;s why I decided to finally put some attention on building a welcoming transition from the outside in.<br><br><br></div><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/11/our-entryway.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-56960578838904875322017-11-17T01:18:00.000-08:002017-11-28T23:46:35.592-08:00BIG NEWS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S3bJ0-fKET8/Wg6qdhnWexI/AAAAAAAAM54/QcFzprpQqawvTx-aaqNTa013U4lw_mOFwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Marketing%2B-%2BPresent.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-S3bJ0-fKET8/Wg6qdhnWexI/AAAAAAAAM54/QcFzprpQqawvTx-aaqNTa013U4lw_mOFwCEwYBhgL/s1600/Marketing%2B-%2BPresent.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br><br><div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">First, I’d like to say thanks to all of you who have been following my blog since I started last year. It’s been a humbling experience being able to share my thoughts on how to implement a minimalistic lifestyle through fashion, beauty, and home. I wasn’t expecting much when I started this blog. </span><br><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br></span><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-family: &quot;arial&quot;; font-size: 11pt; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span><br></div><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/11/house-tour.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-90939806710181582212017-11-15T07:00:00.000-08:002017-11-29T00:17:34.525-08:00HOW TO HOST A STRESS-FREE THANKSGIVING<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UDTsj2wWO5E/WgvmsnlRM-I/AAAAAAAAMN8/cWAmbU4rjwEKi6qKIallVbBG5V8EUVNBwCLcBGAs/s1600/Thanksgiving%2BPrep.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" height="480" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UDTsj2wWO5E/WgvmsnlRM-I/AAAAAAAAMN8/cWAmbU4rjwEKi6qKIallVbBG5V8EUVNBwCLcBGAs/s640/Thanksgiving%2BPrep.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br><br>Every year, I look forward to hosting the biggest event of year at our home -- Thanksgiving. Growing up, my parents would host about 40-60 of our closest local relatives, newly immigrated family members, new additions to the family, and friends of family. Nowadays, my parents are usually travelling during this time of year. While some family members who choose to spend their Thanksgivings at other homes, we have new guests that join our festivities each year.<br><br>It&#39;s an honor to continue this longstanding tradition and I have a few tips to share on how to keep a large (or small) gathering simple &amp; stress-free.<br><br><br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/11/how-to-host-stress-free-thanksgiving.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-17961762032843273992017-11-13T07:31:00.001-08:002017-11-28T23:49:16.855-08:002017 HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EEALNJEsVb8/Wgm6c9N9wXI/AAAAAAAAMBw/KV2ZNLHs6pgW-aaxKJiuwcMPiPAeyDx7ACLcBGAs/s1600/gift%2B2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EEALNJEsVb8/Wgm6c9N9wXI/AAAAAAAAMBw/KV2ZNLHs6pgW-aaxKJiuwcMPiPAeyDx7ACLcBGAs/s1600/gift%2B2.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div>The holiday season is quickly approaching upon us with Thanksgiving right around the corner. It&#39;s one of my favorite times of the year. The Season of Giving is my excuse to look for the perfect gifts to add to my shopping list.<br><br><br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/11/2017-holiday-gift-guide_13.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-19344405056680278292017-11-09T08:35:00.003-08:002017-11-28T23:51:26.129-08:00WELLNESS CHALLENGE :: FINDING GRATITUDE<br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D5y1Igj1jQ4/WgR-oio59jI/AAAAAAAAL8Y/KUUfoVI7P7kGOvb030K2tsLSqb9emOt_QCLcBGAs/s1600/unnamed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-D5y1Igj1jQ4/WgR-oio59jI/AAAAAAAAL8Y/KUUfoVI7P7kGOvb030K2tsLSqb9emOt_QCLcBGAs/s1600/unnamed.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br>A lot has happened since my last post. Admittedly, I had not been feeling motivated to write about anything at all until now. Perhaps it&#39;s because I tend to become introspective around my birthday (yay Libras!), and become a bit of antisocial.<br><br><br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/11/wellness-challenge-finidng-gratitude.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-79484594206756903982017-10-31T12:37:00.002-07:002017-11-28T23:56:22.839-08:00LAST MINUTE "DAY OF THE DEAD" HALLOWEEN COSTUME <br><br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yixeNdTKQF0/WfjQ_Lg7EDI/AAAAAAAALeo/ntewc2b1BXEZfoc7AHovP4is87wdVn3MgCLcBGAs/s1600/1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yixeNdTKQF0/WfjQ_Lg7EDI/AAAAAAAALeo/ntewc2b1BXEZfoc7AHovP4is87wdVn3MgCLcBGAs/s640/1.jpg" width="480"></a></div><br><br>A few years ago, my husband and I were hosting a Halloween party and I didn&#39;t have a costume ready until the day of. In last-minute desperation, <br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/10/last-minute-day-of-dead-halloween.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-63311412758592792062017-08-28T03:30:00.000-07:002017-11-28T23:54:21.631-08:00A YEAR-ROUND MINIMALIST WARDROBE<br><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p5mcfLr6wuU/Wh5gwIb0iXI/AAAAAAAANWg/QgD10XRXjmg8z50i2uKozWS6qUJNIfQ3wCLcBGAs/s1600/Spring%2BDetail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="947" data-original-width="710" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-p5mcfLr6wuU/Wh5gwIb0iXI/AAAAAAAANWg/QgD10XRXjmg8z50i2uKozWS6qUJNIfQ3wCLcBGAs/s1600/Spring%2BDetail.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br>Luckily for me, living in Northern California where the seasons don&#39;t change too much makes it easy for me to transition my wardrobe from spring/summer to fall/winter.<br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/08/a-year-round-minimalist-wardrobe.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-30818509686784702082017-08-17T07:22:00.000-07:002017-11-28T23:53:00.792-08:00THE ZERO CHALLENGE :: COFFEE TO GO<div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ub0CU_9U_OU/WZc-YvR4a1I/AAAAAAAAHkQ/ZcLB55srIQMC6c6SFZMh8Z2vFzpiljlcACLcBGAs/s1600/Coffee.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1427" data-original-width="1142" height="640" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Ub0CU_9U_OU/WZc-YvR4a1I/AAAAAAAAHkQ/ZcLB55srIQMC6c6SFZMh8Z2vFzpiljlcACLcBGAs/s640/Coffee.jpg" width="512"></a></div><br>I often get asked about how one can start to reduce their waste and become more minimalist. So, I&#39;m starting a new series called &quot;The Zero Challenge&quot; where I will occasionally share ways to swap out using disposable products to reusable ones. Creating zero waste has never been this easy. <br></div><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/08/the-zero-challenge-coffee-to-go.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-219786132591580962017-08-13T03:30:00.000-07:002017-11-28T23:55:01.319-08:005 WAYS TO BE ZERO WASTE AT THE DRY CLEANER<div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cCcBtuv4KGw/WYq4LfaFoGI/AAAAAAAAHXA/WNO96nMVG8oL8VyrWpjewBsuPI1BmtEogCLcBGAs/s1600/Dry%2BCleaner%2B1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cCcBtuv4KGw/WYq4LfaFoGI/AAAAAAAAHXA/WNO96nMVG8oL8VyrWpjewBsuPI1BmtEogCLcBGAs/s1600/Dry%2BCleaner%2B1.jpg"></a></div><br><br>I wrote a few blog posts ago about an at-home dry cleaning method that I use (<a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/07/how-to-save-money-with-this-at-home-dry.html" target="_blank">here</a>) for two reasons:</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><ol><li style="text-align: justify;"> Save money from expensive dry cleaning fees, and </li><li style="text-align: justify;"> Avoid the use of harmful dry cleaning chemicals on my clothes.</li></ol><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">However, I do take an occasional trip to my local dry cleaner to launder and press my husband&#39;s dress shirts. He prefers his shirts extra crisp.</div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Here are 5 easy ways you can make your dry cleaning trip a zero waste success:<br></div><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/08/zero-waste-at-dry-cleaner.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-82176101576721957962017-08-09T03:30:00.000-07:002017-11-28T23:55:12.967-08:0010 NON-TOXIC NAIL POLISHES TO OBSESS OVER<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w8qQPPC2zi8/WYgF8epC4YI/AAAAAAAAHIg/bXueuUIzS_Y42UCwSuQXjUdSMA5HHvaVgCLcBGAs/s1600/Nail%2BPolish%2B2.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="900" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-w8qQPPC2zi8/WYgF8epC4YI/AAAAAAAAHIg/bXueuUIzS_Y42UCwSuQXjUdSMA5HHvaVgCLcBGAs/s640/Nail%2BPolish%2B2.JPG" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Image Credit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wildheartedesther/" target="_blank">@wildheartedesther</a><span id="goog_634173892"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_634173893"></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><br>A good manicure and pedicure is such a nice little luxury. But before you splurge on your next trip to the nail salon, you may want to think twice before selecting your nail polish. <br><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/08/10-non-toxic-nail-polishes-to-obsess.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-82659640974715112652017-08-07T03:30:00.001-07:002017-11-28T23:54:04.954-08:00A MODERN, ECO-FRIENDLY PERFUME<br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R9PIy4J3E7k/WYgNL63f-EI/AAAAAAAAHI0/Vvkhbdf9n5kyoRKJRwv9gFpFf3DN206rACEwYBhgL/s1600/Ellis%2BBrooklyn%2BPerfume.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R9PIy4J3E7k/WYgNL63f-EI/AAAAAAAAHI0/Vvkhbdf9n5kyoRKJRwv9gFpFf3DN206rACEwYBhgL/s1600/Ellis%2BBrooklyn%2BPerfume.JPG"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><i>Image Credit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wildheartedesther/" target="_blank">@wildheartedesther</a><span id="goog_634173909"></span><a href="https://www.blogger.com/"></a><span id="goog_634173910"></span></i></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><br><div style="text-align: justify;">Beauty columnist for <i>The New York Times </i>Bee Shapiro created <a href="http://shopstyle.it/l/ehKV" target="_blank">Ellis Brooklyn fragrances</a> with the environment in mind, from the packaging and formula to the final product - the definition of luxury for a new generation. <br></div><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/08/ellis-brooklyn-perfume.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-28610874125314154612017-08-03T03:30:00.000-07:002017-11-28T23:56:09.751-08:00WEEKEND GUIDE TO SANTA BARBARA<div style="text-align: justify;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Q0rAg2tqyM/WYM7Ys3i6uI/AAAAAAAAHHs/q9lWpTNmYnciXT1dSNjVEDB3x6gVSdc0wCLcBGAs/s1600/Santa%2BBarbara.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-_Q0rAg2tqyM/WYM7Ys3i6uI/AAAAAAAAHHs/q9lWpTNmYnciXT1dSNjVEDB3x6gVSdc0wCLcBGAs/s1600/Santa%2BBarbara.jpg"></a></div><br><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Santa Barbara has long served as a go-to getaway since the days of Sir Laurence Olivier and John F. Kennedy. Stretched over miles of beaches against the dramatic Santa Ynez mountains, upscale boutiques, art galleries and restaurants feature Spanish colonial-style heritage buildings. <br></div><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/08/weekend-guide-to-santa-barbara.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-14632703602152801462017-07-28T07:55:00.004-07:002017-11-28T23:57:40.514-08:00HOW TO SAVE MONEY WITH THIS AT-HOME DRY CLEANING METHOD<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wucZtAHrOHo/WYF2jL258AI/AAAAAAAAHF4/06IREYpA2N8ouzidpIvq9hAK-1OdSo64wCLcBGAs/s1600/Red%2BChair%2BSilk%2BDress.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="600" src="https://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wucZtAHrOHo/WYF2jL258AI/AAAAAAAAHF4/06IREYpA2N8ouzidpIvq9hAK-1OdSo64wCLcBGAs/s1600/Red%2BChair%2BSilk%2BDress.JPG"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">2015 - Maximizing my cost-per-wear by dressing down a silk dress with sandals</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Dry cleaning clothes can be harmful on people, the planet, and not to mention - your wallet. The liquid solvent used at 85% of all dry cleaners, called perchloroethylene or &quot;perc,&quot; has been identified as a possible human carcinogen. <br></div><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/07/how-to-save-money-with-this-at-home-dry.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-25068291605990159142017-07-17T22:56:00.001-07:002017-11-28T23:58:11.566-08:00MY CURRENT MAKEUP ROUTINE<div style="text-align: justify;"><br><br><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yofDZf0QxJ4/WW2fLP6PYBI/AAAAAAAAGjc/OLq-WTP2HEcZpBptBLhKXJMEMoWCuyHxACLcBGAs/s1600/07.17CurrentMakeup.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="400" data-original-width="600" height="426" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yofDZf0QxJ4/WW2fLP6PYBI/AAAAAAAAGjc/OLq-WTP2HEcZpBptBLhKXJMEMoWCuyHxACLcBGAs/s640/07.17CurrentMakeup.JPG" width="640"></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div style="font-size: medium;"><i><i>Photo Credit: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/wildheartedesther/" target="_blank">Esther Lu</a></i></i></div></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">A few weeks ago, I had briefly lost my makeup bag at a wedding. My mom later found it and was able to get it back to me two weeks after. During those two weeks, I thought I had lost every piece of makeup I owned and scrambled to replace them. Then, it made me wonder. Did I <span style="color: #cc0000;"><i>really</i> </span>need all of this? I started evaluating each item that I was about to replace. <br></div><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/07/my-current-makeup-routine.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3635143750296800729.post-33700215885379605682017-06-11T23:47:00.001-07:002017-11-28T23:58:53.619-08:00HOW TO BUILD A CAPSULE (OR MINIMALIST) WARDROBE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><a href="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-erNIQEdV57U/WT420kIf59I/AAAAAAAAGUU/GDVI0rwI8zEigxVFn02G-S6p62acBHvNACLcB/s1600/Hangers.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="450" data-original-width="600" src="https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-erNIQEdV57U/WT420kIf59I/AAAAAAAAGUU/GDVI0rwI8zEigxVFn02G-S6p62acBHvNACLcB/s1600/Hangers.jpg"></a></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><br></div><div style="text-align: justify;">Have you ever stood in front of your closet and felt like you have nothing to wear, even though your closet is filled with clothes? Me too.<br></div><a href="http://www.misforminimalist.com/2017/06/how-to-build-capsule-or-minimalist.html#more">READ MORE »</a>M Is For Minimalisthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16825474064680549678noreply@blogger.com0